Have you noticed kids in your class or learning environment who:

These are some signs that may mean these children need some support with their sensory processing.

Sensory processing is how we handle information that our senses take in. It is the way our brain translates touch, hearing, sight, smell, taste, movement and body awareness.

For someone who requires support to develop their senses, this information goes into their brain, but doesn’t get organised into a response we would expect. For example a child who doesn’t cope with a lot of noise may scream loudly when these noises occur. These types of responses can lead to learning, attention and behaviour difficulties. It’s not a deliberate attempt to be disruptive, it’s how their brain is wired. It’s important to learn about how children process sensory information in order to help them achieve their best.

Who should attend?

Child care educators

Preschool teachers and support staff

Junior primary/primary teachers and support staff

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) educators

Allied Health Professionals wanting to learn more about sensory processing

Benefits of attending

Learn about:

The 7 senses

Development of the sensory system

Sensory input and sensory thresholds

Sensory behaviours – why these may be occurring and what could be impacting them